Tempeh and Broccoli with Tangy Tahini Dressing

Authorlisa

Source: www.eatonpurpose.com

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
 8 Package of tempeh (cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, any variety)
 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
 3 cups Coarsely chopped broccoli
 4 tbsp Tahini
 0.25 cup Maple Syrup
 1 Juice of Lemon
 0.25 cup Shoyu
 12 dashes Cayenne Pepper
 1.50 Piece of ginger, peeled and chopped.
 12 Garlic Cloves
 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely minced.
1

In a food processor, combine tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, shoyu, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic.

2

Puree until smooth and creamy (at least 2 minutes).

3

Slowly add a little water, if necessary, and puree a bit more until you reach your desired consistency.

4

Heat 1 tbsp. coconut oil in a saucepan and brown tempeh on each side (about 3 minutes per side).

5

Remove from pan.

6

Heat 2nd tbsp. coconut oil.

7

Sauté broccoli until bright green (don’t overcook).

8

Combine tempeh and broccoli, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

9

Stir lightly and sprinkle cilantro on top.

Ingredients

 8 Package of tempeh (cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, any variety)
 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
 3 cups Coarsely chopped broccoli
 4 tbsp Tahini
 0.25 cup Maple Syrup
 1 Juice of Lemon
 0.25 cup Shoyu
 12 dashes Cayenne Pepper
 1.50 Piece of ginger, peeled and chopped.
 12 Garlic Cloves
 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely minced.

Directions

1

In a food processor, combine tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, shoyu, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic.

2

Puree until smooth and creamy (at least 2 minutes).

3

Slowly add a little water, if necessary, and puree a bit more until you reach your desired consistency.

4

Heat 1 tbsp. coconut oil in a saucepan and brown tempeh on each side (about 3 minutes per side).

5

Remove from pan.

6

Heat 2nd tbsp. coconut oil.

7

Sauté broccoli until bright green (don’t overcook).

8

Combine tempeh and broccoli, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

9

Stir lightly and sprinkle cilantro on top.

Notes

Tempeh and Broccoli with Tangy Tahini Dressing

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